19660 OPW26-0033 - response to info request

Response

A fence has been provided along the full length of the eastern side of the covenant area and an
access gate provided at the end of the access track. Refer revised drawings.

Issue 12 – vegetation management plan for lots 7-9

The application cover letter states:
“…As the entire property, outside the proposed covenant, will be cleared, we consider that the
VMP required under condition 25f(vi) is unnecessary.
Insufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the entire area outside the
covenant area, within lots 7, 8 and 9 is required to be cleared to achieve the required asset
protection zones.

Information Required

12. Provide a vegetation management plan in accordance to satisfy condition 25 f (vi). This
is to include, but is not limited to:
12.1. a survey plan showing all trees within lots 7, 8 and 9.
12.2. Information to demonstrate clearing is to be to the minimum extent necessary to
establish the asset protection zones for future dwellings giving due consideration
to the bushfire management conditions of the higher order (RAL19/0014).
12.3. Arborist report to identify trees to be retained and any required tree protection
measures during construction.

Response

A tree survey has been completed by Brian Naismith Cadastral & Engineering Surveying
Consultant and accompanies this response. Joshua Lee from North Coast Environmental has
attended to this matter following discussions between the Applicant and Stacey Clohesy (NSC).
Refer attached letter from North Coast Environmental dated 31 May 2026. The outcomes
include a redesign of fire trail allowing some trees to be retained. Civil drawings have been
amended to reflect the changes to the fire trail, which includes a minor change to the
interallotment drainage and sewer alignment in lot 6 & 9. Tree protection drawings (C110 &
C111) have been added to the civil drawing set showing tress to be retained. Trees to be
removed are highlighted on the earthworks plans C100 & C101(refer also item 14). Following
discussions with Council it is proposed that the OPW approval will include a condition requiring
a tree protection plan prepared by a suitably qualified arborist submitted to Council prior to pre
start meeting.

Issue 13 – landscaping and covenant rehabilitation plan

The cover letter indicates that the landscaping design and covenant-area works required
under Conditions 29, 30 and 32 will be addressed in a separate Operational Works application.

However, given the extent of vegetation clearing proposed and the importance of ensuring
that appropriate site preparation and soil conditions are established to support successful
street-tree planting, conditions 29 and 32 must be addressed as part of the current Operational
Works approval. Integrating the landscaping and covenant-area requirements at this stage will
ensure coordinated design, avoid conflicts between civil and environmental works, and
support compliance with the approved development conditions.
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